A nurse notices that a coworker has been taking longer lunch breaks. The nurse is frustrated by this and wants to use assertive communicate techniques to effectively handle the situation
Which statement(s) would be the most beneficial? (Select all that apply.) a. "I feel frustrated about the length of your breaks because I am really busy with my patient assignment today.".
b. "You need to stop taking such long lunch breaks while the rest of us pick up your slack!"
c. "I am willing to compromise so that we can both get the breaks and help that we need.".
d. "I am having a hard time keeping up with both of our assignments today.".
e. "You are putting my nursing license in jeopardy.".
A, C, D
To effectively communicate, the nurse should use "I" statements and compromise with her co-worker. Statements that would be the most beneficial include "I feel frustrated about the length of your breaks because I am really busy with my patient assignment today," "I am willing to compromise so that we can both get the breaks and help that we need," and "I am having a hard time keeping up with both of our assignments today.".
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